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Argosy University/ Phoniex University/
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Phoniex University
Oct-2001 - Nov-2016
Problem 5-10 Comparison of Inventory Costing Methods—Periodic System
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Bitten Company’s inventory records show 600 units on hand on October 1 with a unit cost of
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$5 each. The following transactions occurred during the month of October:
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October 4 |
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500Â @ $10.00 |
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800Â @ $5.40 |
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700Â @ $10.00 |
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700Â @ $5.76 |
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800Â @ $11.00 |
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29 |
800Â @ $5.90 |
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All expenses other than cost of goods sold amount to $3,000 for the month. The company uses an estimated tax rate of 30% to accrue monthly income taxes.
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1.       Prepare a chart comparing cost of goods sold and ending inventory using the periodic system and the following costing methods:
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Cost of Goods Sold            Ending Inventory               Total
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Weighted average FIFO
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LIFO
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2.       What does the Total column represent?
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3.       Prepare income statements for each of the three methods.
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4.       Will the company pay more or less tax if it uses FIFO rather than LIFO? How much more or less?
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